Gedrite and Scapolite Physical Properties

Gedrite

Scapolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.2592.58-2.74

1 7.18

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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery

Cleavage

Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gedrite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite and Scapolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Gedrite and Scapolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Gedrite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gedrite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gedrite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gedrite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.